Originally posted by Nikos Katsikanis:
I like the api documentation for Java and have been using java for 2 years. I am now planning to learn c++ but I seem to find the api documentation easier to read and find out what I want in the java api. what are your thoughts on this
Wow, moving from Java TO C++. Usually people move in the other direction. That said, you may want to consider starting with the old-standby, K&R C++. I had a lot of fun with it. As far as API's go, you're going to have to pick a toolkit first, then use the API for that toolkit.
Because C++ code compiles to a specific platform, most of the libraries you'll find also must be compiled to a specific platform. While there are a few good cross-platform libraries, that only relieves you of having to re-code, not recompile. Once you choose, are are forced to use, a specific API, you'll know what your API's are.
Good luck.
A friend of mine who also made the move from Java to C++ also decided to trade his home PC in for a Commadore 64, his Prius for a Yugo, and stopped all airplane travel opting instead for trains.
Mike Van
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Unless you really suck at it. Then, you might just want to try something else, if you dont' want to be a loser I mean.